The Methodist Episcopal Church South was an outgrowth of Methodism, but some African-Americans that were converted to Christianity by slave masters desired to have and control their own church. This desire led these formerly enslaved people to form The Colored Methodist Episcopal (CME) Church. It was later renamed the Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME) Church in 1956. The Atlanta-Rome District consists of 34 churches in Atlanta and surrounding areas, all within Georgia the Sixth Episcopal District. The Collection includes programs from worship services, funerals, events and church anniversaries; church histories; minutes from national and district annual conferences; and photographs. The photographs in this collection depict members of the congregation and various church groups at events and at home. The one recording in this collection is an interview with L. W. Jay, who discusses his history with the Atlanta-Rome District, along with various events and people he has worked with. At the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library we are always striving to improve our digital collections. We welcome additional information about people, places, or events depicted in any of the works in this collection. To submit information, please contact us at DSD@auctr.edu. 
Jun 5, 2019

Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection

The Methodist Episcopal Church South was an outgrowth of Methodism, but some African-Americans that were converted to Christianity by slave masters desired to have and control their own church. This desire led these formerly enslaved people to form The Colored Methodist Episcopal (CME) Church. It was later renamed the Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME) Church in 1956. The Atlanta-Rome District consists of 34 churches in Atlanta and surrounding areas, all within Georgia the Sixth Episcopal District. The Collection includes programs from worship services, funerals, events and church anniversaries; church histories; minutes from national and district annual conferences; and photographs. The photographs in this collection depict members of the congregation and various church groups at events and at home. The one recording in this collection is an interview with L. W. Jay, who discusses his history with the Atlanta-Rome District, along with various events and people he has worked with.

At the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library we are always striving to improve our digital collections. We welcome additional information about people, places, or events depicted in any of the works in this collection. To submit information, please contact us at DSD@auctr.edu. 
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An unidentified girl in a blue sweater stands in front of a Christmas tree surrounded by presents.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Girl Standing in Front of a Christmas Tree, circa 1975
Date Created
1975/1979
Description
An unidentified girl in a blue sweater stands in front of a Christmas tree surrounded by presents.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
An obituary of Georgia Butts. Written on recto: "In Memorium"
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Obituary of Miss Georgia Butts, August 14, 1977
Date Created
1972/1982
Description
An obituary of Georgia Butts. Written on recto: "In Memorium"
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
An unidentified, well-dressed family stand in front of two cars. Written on verso: 9-4-67.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
A Family Standing in Front of Cars, September 4, 1967
Date Created
1967-09-04
Description
An unidentified, well-dressed family stand in front of two cars. Written on verso: 9-4-67.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
An article about a collie puppy, the son of acclaimed television star Lassie.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Collie Puppy, circa 1969
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
An article about a collie puppy, the son of acclaimed television star Lassie.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Two unidentified boys sitting in a floral print arm chair.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Two Boys Sitting in an Arm Chair, circa 1969
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
Two unidentified boys sitting in a floral print arm chair.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
An unidentified man stands behind a podium and talks to an audience seated at a buffet.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Man Behind Podium, circa 1969
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
An unidentified man stands behind a podium and talks to an audience seated at a buffet.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
An unidentified man wearing a brown suit stands in front of a white sign reading "Welcome To Our 64th Anniversary."
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Man in Front of an Anniversary Sign, circa 1969
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
An unidentified man wearing a brown suit stands in front of a white sign reading "Welcome To Our 64th Anniversary."
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
An unidentified woman uses a pitcher to pour water into several glasses.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Woman Pouring Water, circa 1969
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
An unidentified woman uses a pitcher to pour water into several glasses.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
An unidentified woman stands behind a walk-up window cuts into a pan with a knife.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Woman Cooking, circa 1969
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
An unidentified woman stands behind a walk-up window cuts into a pan with a knife.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
A headstone surrounded by flowers. The name on the headstone reads "Clift."
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
A Headstone, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
A headstone surrounded by flowers. The name on the headstone reads "Clift."
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
An unidentified woman kneels beside a bed with her arms around a smiling baby laying on the bed.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Woman with a Baby, circa 1969
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
An unidentified woman kneels beside a bed with her arms around a smiling baby laying on the bed.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
An unidentified man in a white dress shirt and bow tie sits at a table with others.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Man in Tie and White Button at Table, circa 1969
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
An unidentified man in a white dress shirt and bow tie sits at a table with others.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
An article about the Amity Cultural Club hosting a breakfast theatre.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Amity Cultural Club, April 6, 1969
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
An article about the Amity Cultural Club hosting a breakfast theatre.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
An unidentified baby sits on a bed and drinks from a bottle.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Baby on a Bed, circa 1969
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
An unidentified baby sits on a bed and drinks from a bottle.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
A graduation portrait of a young woman. Written on verso: "To Rev & Mrs. Shorts: Thanks for being so very nice and I'm glad you are my mom & dad-Gloria".
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Gloria, circa 1969
Date Created
1965/1974
Description
A graduation portrait of a young woman. Written on verso: "To Rev & Mrs. Shorts: Thanks for being so very nice and I'm glad you are my mom & dad-Gloria".
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
An unidentified woman stands in front of a brick house.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Unidentified Woman Wearing a Hat, circa 1968
Date Created
1963/1973
Description
An unidentified woman stands in front of a brick house.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Mrs. Helen C. Shorts stands outside of a brick house. Written on verso: Mrs. Helen C. Shorts.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Mrs. Helen C. Shorts, circa 1968
Date Created
1963/1973
Description
Mrs. Helen C. Shorts stands outside of a brick house. Written on verso: Mrs. Helen C. Shorts.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
An unidentified woman stands in front of a brick house.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Unidentified Woman on House Steps, circa 1968
Date Created
1963/1973
Description
An unidentified woman stands in front of a brick house.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Mrs. Helen C. Shorts standing in front of a brick house. Written on verso: Mrs. Helen C. Shorts at Mrs. E.S. Davis' home Madrona N.W. Atlanta, Georgia.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Mrs. Helen C. Shorts, circa 1968
Date Created
1963/1973
Description
Mrs. Helen C. Shorts standing in front of a brick house. Written on verso: Mrs. Helen C. Shorts at Mrs. E.S. Davis' home Madrona N.W. Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Three unidentified women sit together on a sofa.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Unidentified Group of Women on a Sofa, circa 1966
Date Created
1962/1972
Description
Three unidentified women sit together on a sofa.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection